Traveling Project Director- Aviation

Join to apply for the Traveling Project Director- Aviation role at JE Dunn ConstructionBest People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.This role reports into our National Aviation team and is expected to travel throughout the United States.Role SummaryThe Project Director will provide overall direction and leadership for the assigned work program across all phases of the project lifecycle. This position is responsible for providing operational excellence, financial management, team leadership, and relationship management with all stakeholders, driving the contracting and comprehensive risk management in order to meet or exceed all contractual and financial targets.Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes most decisions, provides guidance to subordinate managers and consults senior management as needed.Career Path: VariousKey Role Responsibilities - CoreProvides direction and leadership for the assigned project or work program across all phases of the project lifecycle. Develops and executes full business and strategic planning for the work program in support of company strategy and KSIs.Safety Leadership: Leads all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.Corporate Leadership: Assists senior management with strategy development; develops and supports company-wide initiatives, best practices, and policies within the work program.Strategy Development and Implementation: Provides strategic direction to team members in light of broader work program strategic plans across all areas of the project lifecycle.Client Relationship Management: Serves as the primary client relationship executive at a leadership level, exhibiting a deep knowledge and understanding of the client.Risk Management & Issue Resolution: Serves as escalation point for all project, financial, business development, contractual, and client relationship risks for the work program relative to contractual obligations.Subcontractor Relationship & Strategy: Builds close relationships with the subcontractor community in order to develop long-term partners who meet SMS criteria and align with company philosophy and best practice.Preconstruction: Leads preconstruction discussions with clients at a leadership level.Project & Schedule Review: Oversees and is accountable for all components of project and schedule review throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure contractual obligations are met.Resource Management: Ensures staffing levels are sufficient, relative to contractual commitments, schedules, staffing levels, and munity & Industry Engagement: Assumes an influential leadership role in community and industry relationship building through networking, representing the organization on boards, and serving as the face of the organization.Leads, supports, and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely mannerCommunication skills, verbal and written - AdvancedAbility to conduct effective presentations - AdvancedProficiency in MS Office - IntermediateThorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a projectProficiency in project management and accounting software such as CMiC - AdvancedProficiency in required construction technology - AdvancedAbility to apply Lean process and philosophy - AdvancedAbility to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work - AdvancedAbility to complete estimating and productivity analysisDemonstrated track record of successful completion of projects from start to finish - AdvancedThorough knowledge of MBE, WBE, and SBA regulationsThorough knowledge and application of corporate risk management policiesAbility to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externallyEducationBachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related fieldIn lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.Experience15+ years construction management experience (Preferred)5+ years people management experience (Required)Demonstrated success in simultaneously leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams (Required)Experience managing large $50M+ Aviation projects (Required)Working EnvironmentMust be able to lift up to 25 poundsMay require periods of overnight travelMust be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needsNormal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer ScreenOccasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, PullingBenefits InformationThe benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.Equal Opportunity EmployerJE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-20